Leather Jackets


How to Choose a Cropped Leather Jacket

How to Choose a Cropped Leather Jacket

Cropped has become one of the most popular styles of women’s leather jackets. Like other cropped shirts and tops, they are characterized by a short length. Most traditional leather jackets extend to about the waist when worn. Cropped leather jackets, on the other hand, have a shorter length. With their short length, cropped leather jackets offer a unique appearance. They stand out from traditional leather jackets by offering a unique appearance. But not all cropped leather jackets are made equal. If you’re going to buy a cropped leather jacket, you’ll need to choose the right one. Look for Real Leather Some cropped leather jackets are made of real leather, whereas others are made of faux leather. Faux leather, of course, isn’t actually leather. It’s a type of synthetic material. Most faux leather consists of a base fabric that’s coated in a plastic-like material like polyvinyl chloride (PVC). When compared to real leather, faux leather costs less. But don’t let the low price fool you into thinking it’s a better choice. Cropped leather jackets made of real leather are almost always a better choice than those made of faux leather. Real leather is derived from animal hide. It consists of animal hide, such as goat or sheepskin, that’s been processed and tanned. With that said, there are different types of real leather. Some of the most common types of real leather used in the construction of cropped leather jackets include the following: Napa leatherStretch leatherWashed leatherWaxed leatherWashed and waxed leatherVintage leather Soft leatherRubbed leather Inspect the Hemline Take a minute to inspect the hemline when shopping for a cropped leather...
Leather Spotlight: The Ginger Brown Suede Leather Blazer

Leather Spotlight: The Ginger Brown Suede Leather Blazer

If you’re tired of wearing the same generic-looking jacket day after day, you may want to purchase the Ginger Brown Suede Leather Blazer. With its ginger color, it offers a distinct style. The Ginger Brown Suede Leather Blazer is attractive, easy to match and highly versatile. Overview of the Ginger Brown Suede Leather Blazer Leather jackets are available in different styles. Available here at LeatherCult, the Ginger Brown Suede Leather Blazer is a leather jacket that features a light brown or ginger color. It’s made of suede leather. The Ginger Brown Suede Leather Blazer is simply a classic suede leather jacket in a ginger color. There are dozens of styles in which leather jackets are made, each of which offers a unique appearance. The Ginger Brown Suede Leather Blazer is characterized by a ginger color and a suede leather construction. Other styles may feature a different color and/or a different type of leather. All About Suede Leather Not all leather jackets are made of the same type of leather. You can find them in different types of leather. The Ginger Brown Suede Leather Blazer, for instance, is made of suede leather. Suede leather is essentially a type of split leather. It’s made of the innermost layer of the hide after the grain has been removed. This layer has a naturally soft, fuzzy texture that’s not found elsewhere. Manufacturers take the innermost layer of the hide, and after processing and tanning it, they sell the hide as suede leather. The Ginger Brown Suede Leather Blazer is made of suede leather such as this. Common features of suede leather include the...
The Complete Guide to Leather Long Coats

The Complete Guide to Leather Long Coats

A leather long coat is the perfect choice of outerwear for the winter season. Like all long coats, it features a long length that extends to or past the knees when worn. Leather long coats are distinguished from other long coats, however, by the material from which they are made. While other long coats are made of wool, cotton and various synthetic materials, leather long coats live up to their namesake by featuring a leather construction. The Basics of Leather Long Coats Long coats are often classified according to the material from which they are made. As previously mentioned, some of them are made of wool, cotton or a synthetic material. Others are made of leather. Leather long coats are made exclusively of leather. You can find leather long coats made of real, high-quality leather. Some of them are made of napa leather, in fact. Napa leather is prized for its soft texture. All forms of real leather are soft, but napa leather offers an exceptionally soft and supple texture. Napa leather originated from Napa, California. It has a finer grain than other forms of leather. With its ultra-fine grain, it feels exceptionally soft. Regardless, you can find leather long coats made of napa leather. The specific type of leather used in a leather long coat’s construction may vary. There are leather long coats made of washed and waxed leather, and there are leather long coats made of rubbed leather. The bottom line is that all leather long coats are long, and they feature a real leather construction. Are Leather Long Coats the Same as Leather Trench Coats? While...
Leather Spotlight: The Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat

Leather Spotlight: The Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat

If you’re planning to buy a trench coat, you may want to choose the Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat. Available for sale here at LeatherCult, it’s a premium all-leather trench coat that’s perfect for men and women alike. You can wear the Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat in most of your cool-weather outfits. Like all trench coats, it features a long length that extends just past the knees. The Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat, however, offers a brilliant design that sets it apart from other trench coats. What Is the Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat? The Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat is a leather trench coat that features a burnished tan color. Tan, of course, is a common color in which leather coats and jackets are made. When shopping for a leather coat or jacket, you’ll probably discover that many of them have a tan or light brown color. The Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat still has a tan color, but it features a burnished tan color. While other leather coats and jackets are somewhat dark, the Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat is light. It doesn’t have a dark brown color. Rather, the Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat has a light, semi-faded brown color. Also known as a burnished tan color, it’s a defining feature of the Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat. Benefits of the Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat What are the benefits of the Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat exactly? With its burnished tan color, you can rest assured knowing that it’s versatile. The Royal Flying Tan Burnished Coat will match countless garments and accessories. Burnished tan...
7 Features to Look for in a Leather Long Coat

7 Features to Look for in a Leather Long Coat

Are you planning to buy a leather long coat? As the name suggests, leather long coats are characterized by a long length and a leather construction. They are longer than traditional coats and jackets, and they are made exclusively of leather. While all leather long coats share these qualities, though, they are available in many different types. You can choose the right leather long coat by looking for several essential features. #1) Knee-High Length You should look for a knee-high length or longer when choosing a leather long coat. Leather long coats, of course, are characterized by a long length. Some of them extend to the knees when worn, whereas others extend to the calves when worn. Coats and jackets that only extend to the waist when worn aren’t classified as long coats. You can still wear them, but they won’t have the same impact on your appearance as a long coat. Therefore, you should look for a knee-high length or longer when choosing a leather long coat. #2) Built-In Belt Some leather long coats have a built-in belt. The Leather Long Coat #204 sold here at LeatherCult, for instance, features a stylish belt built into it. Instead of purchasing a separate belt to accessorize it with, you can use the built-in belt. You can still wear a belt with a leather long coat, regardless of whether it has a built-in belt. Even if a leather long coat doesn’t have a built-in belt, it may support a belt. There are leather long coats with belt loops. Running a separate belt through these loops will allow you to accessorize them...
The Dos and Don’ts of Choosing a Vintage Leather Jacket

The Dos and Don’ts of Choosing a Vintage Leather Jacket

Leather jackets are available in countless styles. In addition to modern styles, you can find them in vintage styles. Known as vintage leather jackets, they feature a timeless appearance. Vintage leather jackets consist of styles that have been around for several decades. The MA-1, for instance, is a vintage leather jacket. It was originally developed for Air Force pilots and crewmen in the 1950s. Whether you’re looking for an MA-1 or any other style, though, there are several things you should and shouldn’t do when choosing a vintage leather jacket. Do Opt for a Light Color You can find vintage leather jackets in dozens of different colors. But when compared to dark colors, light colors typically offer a more timeless appearance. When leather jackets age, they’ll become lighter. It’s a defining characteristic of a patina, which refers to the overall appearance of aged leather. Light brown, beige, tan and shades thereof are all excellent color choices for a vintage leather jacket. Don’t Settle for Faux Leather While you can probably save a couple of bucks by choosing a vintage leather jacket made of faux leather, this isn’t recommended. Faux leather is fake leather. It may look like real leather, but it’s not made of an animal hide, nor is it tanned and processed in the same way that real leather is. Faux leather is actually a synthetic material. Faux leather has the following characteristics that may it a poor choice when compared to real leather: Smoother, more artificial textureChemical-like odorMakes a “crunching” noise when pressed Do Look for an Antique Zipper Before buying a vintage leather jacket, inspect the...